INVITATION

Dear colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 76th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB), which will take place from 27 to 29 November 2026 at the Astir Egnatia in Alexandroupolis, Greece.

As every year, the Congress aims to cover the full breadth of modern Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Its main mission is to showcase the research of Greek scientists working across the life sciences, both in Greece and abroad. The Congress also warmly welcomes researchers from around the world and promotes interaction and opportunities for collaboration among researchers.

The scientific topics of the Congress include Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Cell Communication and Signaling, Cell Organization and Function, Development and Differentiation, Cellular Ageing, Molecular and Cellular Basis of Diseases, Structure and Function of Macromolecules, Regulation of Gene Expression and Epigenetics, Stem Cells, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Pathobiology of the Extracellular Matrix and Molecular Targeting, DNA Damage and Repair, Plant and Microbial Biotechnology, Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, RNA Biology, and Chemical Biology.

Alongside the 76th Congress, the highly successful tradition of the 13th Young Scientists’ Day, dedicated to HSBMB members, will continue and will be held on 26 November 2026, the day preceding the Congress.

We would like to thank you all in advance for your participation and support, and we look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Alexandroupolis!

YOUNG SCIENTISTS’ SYMPOSIUM

The 13th HSBMB Young Scientists’ Symposium will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at the Astir Egnatia Hotel.

Authors submitting an abstract to the Congress may choose to present their work at the Symposium as well. Please note that there will be no poster session at the Symposium: optional participation is for oral presentations only.

No registration is needed to attend the Symposium without presenting; it is open to the public.

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Contact us: youngscientists.eebmb@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES

Early registration
15 October 2026

Abstract submission deadline
19 October 2026

Travel grant applications
23 October 2026

INVITED SPEAKERS

Ricard-Blum Sylvie
Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, France

Verginadis Ioannis
University of Pennsylvania, USA

Sflomos George
Geneva University Hospitals – HUG

Themis Alissafi
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens / BSRC “Alexander Fleming”

Christina Kyrousi
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Georgios Lagoumitzis
University of Patras

Ioannis Mitroulis
Democritus University of Thrace

Nikolaos Balatsos
University of Thessaly

Christina Papageorgopoulou
Democritus University of Thrace

Georgios Skretas
BSRC “Alexander Fleming”

Michaela Filiou
University of Ioannina / FORTH-BRI

Georgios Chamilos
University of Crete / IMBB-FORTH

Panagiotis Chandris
Democritus University of Thrace

Fotis Psomopoulos
Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue & Dates
Alexandroupolis, Astir Egnatia Hotel

76th HSBMB Congress: Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026
13th HSBMB Young Scientists’ Symposium: Thursday 26 November 2026

Congress Language
The official language of the Congress is Greek.
Abstracts must be submitted in English only.
Presentations may be given in either Greek or English.

Important Dates
Early registration | 15 October 2026
Abstract submission deadline | 19 October 2026
Travel grant applications | 23 October 2026

Exhibition
An exhibition of scientific equipment and consumables will be held during the Congress.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Abstract submission deadline: 19 October 2026

The Organizing Committee of the 76th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB) invites all those interested in taking part in the scientific programme to submit an abstract of their work in English, following the guidelines below, no later than 19 October 2026.

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed and grouped by topic. Selected abstracts will be presented either as posters or as oral presentations (short talks). The final decision on the presentation format and thematic session rests with the Scientific Committee.

• The presenting author, or at least one of the co-authors, must be a member of the HSBMB.
• You can join the HSBMB as an associate or full member through the website www.eebmb.gr.
• Associate members of the HSBMB may apply for a travel grant to attend the Congress, provided that their membership fees for 2026 are paid and that they come from a laboratory or Institution outside Alexandroupolis.
• An abstract will only be accepted if at least one of its authors registers for the Congress. Each abstract requires one registration.

Oral Presentations
The duration of oral presentations will be announced with the programme.

Poster Presentations
Posters should be 0.80 m wide and no more than 1.20 m high. Authors must be present at their poster on the day of their presentation, when the discussion with the Evaluation Committee will take place.

Online Submission Form: Instructions

• Fill in the online submission form accurately in Greek, except for the ABSTRACT TITLE, which must be in English.
• Check your contact details carefully, as all further correspondence will be sent by email.
• You will be notified by email, at the address you provided, whether your abstract has been accepted.
• After completing the online form, you must attach a Word file (see the instructions below).
• Authors are responsible for the content and quality of their abstracts, which will be published exactly as submitted.
• Once your submission is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation by email. If you do not receive it, please contact the Congress Secretariat.
• University spam filters can be strict, so please check your Spam/Junk folder regularly.

Word File Instructions

• File type: Word file only. No other file formats will be accepted. The file should follow the structure below.
• Title: Calibri, size 14, regular (sentence case).
  Keep it as short as possible (no more than three lines).
• Authors: Calibri, size 11, bold.
  Write each name in full, first name followed by surname. Underline the name of the presenting author, and optionally mark the corresponding author with an asterisk. Separate names with commas, e.g. Maria Papadopoulou¹, Asterios Papadopoulos*.
• Affiliations: Calibri, size 9, italic.
  Give the name of the institution followed by the city, unless the city is already part of the institution’s name (e.g. Research Center, Thessaloniki, Greece). When more than one institution is listed, number them to match the authors, e.g.:
  Maria Papadopoulou¹, Asterios Papadopoulos²
  ¹ Institution Name, City, Country
  ² Research Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
• Main text: Calibri, size 10, regular.
  Maximum 300 words.
• Optional: Calibri, size 9, italic.
  References – Acknowledgements – Footnotes

For further information or changes, please contact the Congress Secretariat at info@era.gr.

REGISTRATION FEES

Cancellations
Registrations cannot be cancelled and fees are non-refundable.

INFORMATION – CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

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